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Before we keep going, welcome back to another edition of the blog. If you’re new to the blog and want to go back and check out past editions, go here!

In “Winning Ugly,” Brad Gilbert said, 

“You are better than you think you are. You can play at a higher level than you think you can. And you have the potential to beat the so-called “better players.” Don’t accept where you are. And don’t settle for less. Shake yourself up in whatever manner it takes and you’ll get results.”

That's an awesome quote from an incredible book. If you’re into winning more pickleball matches, read, at least, the first 24 pages of this book. 

Now, I know we haven’t talked in 2 weeks. I took some much needed rest with my family for the holidays. 

That being said, WE'RE BACK! AND NOW, ITS 2024!

I’m FIRED UP! Can you tell? Let’s GO!

Today’s edition has two parts: 

1. A Helpful Tip (Video) – 5 Advanced Return Strategies to Outplay Your Opponent.

2. Exciting News – My 2023 Recap and Plan for 2024.

A Helpful Tip (Video):

Heres a few stats from 2023, what 2024 will look like, and what's on my mind now. 

1. I'll continue to travel on the tour and play tournaments.

I finished the year (based on PPA points) ranked #41 in mixed doubles and ranked #40 in men's doubles. And with so many new players entering the pro scene, it’ll be as hard as it's ever been to move up these rankings and win at a high level.

But, like you in your game — I’m up for this challenge!

Also, after 5 weeks of rehabbing my wrist, I’m aiming for January 12th as the day I begin on court training again. I’ll keep you posted.

2. Post youtube videos bi - weekly.

In 2023, my goal was 1 helpful youtube video / week for the entire year. I came close. I posted 47 videos in 52 weeks!

It was pretty cool to see the channel grow from 0 - 82,658 subscribers in just a year. 

And, to see the awesome response with over 7,100,000 total views in 12 months. I really appreciate everyone's support and love all the responses I've received from you all throughout the year. 

NOW, for 2024! The content will get better. I'm committed to that. 

I recently did a film shoot using a drone to get different teaching angles. I now have smart rayban glasses that can film from a 1st person point of view. And my editor is learning 3D to help make the teachings even more clear and dynamic. With that said, my goal is to make these videos as great as possible. Which means, less videos this year, but higher quality :)

All in all, 

There's a lot coming your way in 2024. In fact, there’s one big idea I’ve been considering for awhile. but I'll wait until next week to share that with you 🙂

Lets make this an amazing year! 

Talk next week,

Kyle

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